Faux soutache

Soutache is a skinny flat decorative braid that is usually used as drapery trim or on military uniforms but lately it’s been showing up in jewelry. Polymer faux soutache turns up on the FaceBook page of Italy’s Olimpia Corvino in some interesting shapes.

Fans of polymer extruding will love trying this new twist. The link was sent in by Ronna Weltman.

Summertime studio time

My studio time has dwindled and my head is full of ideas. My fingers are itching to do something other than type. I’ll be cutting out a couple of days of PCDaily posts each week to get reacquainted with polymer.

There’s plenty here to explore. Just enter your desire into the search box in the right column and you’ll be surprised at what you find. Of course there are delightful videos and inside tips on StudioMojo every weekend for those who want to take our relationship to the next level.

There is much more delicious information that floats buy each week that simply won't fit in a daily blog! I gather all these nuggets into my Saturday StudioMojo newsletter. If you're hungry for more about tools, tricks and trends, sign up and move your art forward.

Cynthia… Your summer slow down is looong overdue, imo. For ages now, you have cranked out polymer news and information that has inspired all of us. Brava, Cynthia, for taking time off for your own work. If your work-a-holic “should”-self gets in the way, tell her that you are leading by example.

For anyone who thinks they may go into PCDaily withdrawal, I urge you to consider signing up for StudioMojo. Every weekend I get a great espresso shot of inspiration and information in the jam-packed email newsletter that Cynthia pulls together. Well worth the investment!

I agree with Melanie….take some time off the computer and immerse yourself in your creative santucary!

What blows my mind about the above pieces is how symmetrical they are, not only in shape but the placement of color and other details. If I tried it, there would no doubt be a dent somewhere, noticed only AFTER it’s baked!

What timing. My sister-in-law writes a blog and posted today about how setting aside “me-time” allowed her to discover that she is a creative person. We’ll have to deal with our withdrawal so you can recharge your batteries. Enjoy your “me-time.”